Moore River & Gingin Region

Discover the Moore River Region from coast to country...

The stretch of countryside from Lancelin and Moore River to Gingin and the Chittering Valley is an appealing place to explore. This beautiful area is just an hour's drive north of Perth following the coast or heading off on the Great Northern Highway.

GINGIN SCIENCE FESTIVAL

If you love science, then don't miss the Gingin Science Festival from August 14 - September 19, 2015. Kicking off in celebration of National Science Week, Gingin Shire and its surrounds are hosting the inaugural Gingin Science Festival presented by Act Belong Commit.

There are many diverse activities, in the area, that are all linked by science and the Festival will bring Perth families to an event that combines healthy activity, entertainment, and fascinating knowledge presented at all levels, to show everyone how important science is in our lives.

MOORE RIVER

Start your explorations on the coast at Guilderton which boasts an idyllic coastal setting and is situated on the banks of the languid Moore River. There are many walking trails in and around Moore River which allow visitors to relish nature at its best. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing and cruising along the fertile river are also high on the agenda for holiday makers. A boardwalk allows visitors to appreciate the many species of birds and the surrounding area offers a great place to relax and have a picnic.

Fishing is a popular past time in this region and you can fish either in the river itself or off the coast in spots like Ledge Point, Caraban and Quinns Rocks. If you want to stay a few days, visitors can book into a beach house in the area and really make the most of the activities on offer.

LANCELIN

A little further north, the coastal township of Lancelin offers all manner of outdoor activities. Soaring sand dunes frame Lancelin to the east and the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean spread to the horizon in the west. Here you can indulge in all manner of outdoor activities, taste locally caught seafood or simply laze on the uncrowded beaches.

Lancelin is something of a mecca for adventurers and popular activities include sand boarding down the mountainous sand dunes or joining a 4WD tour bus for a ride of a lifetime across the massive dune environment. With a virtually year-round consistent swell, Lancelin is a superior windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing destination. If you are not a surfer but are keen to learn, there are plenty of local surf schools available. Divers are also spoilt for choice with over 15 ghostly shipwrecks lurking just offshore.

GINGIN & CHITTERING VALLEY

Venturing inland from the coast along Gingin Brook Road you'll discover the small towns of Gingin and Bindoon and the scenic Chittering Valley.

Along the way stop at one of the charming restaurants or cafes nestled amid sparwling cottage gardens where you can sample fresh produce including citrus fruit, honey, olives and wine. A great journey through this region is the 76km Chittering Valley Wine Trail which winds thrugh the settlements of Bullsbrook, Bindoon, Gingin and Muchea and includes seven world-class wineries.

During spring the whole region is a great location to view wildflowers which you'll find along the roads and throughout the natural bushland. The region is also the starting point for WA's newest road - the Indian Ocean Drive - where you can explore the coastline all the way north from Lancelin through to Jurien.

WHAT'S ON

See what events and festivals are coming up in the Moore River Region.

Marvellous Moon Evenings at Gingin Observatory show off the Moon at its best. On these moon nights, you can still distant star clusters, nebula and galaxies can be seen through the telescopes at Gingin Observatory. A laser beam pointer show will highlight the night’s constellations.

If you love science, then don't miss the Gingin Science Festival from August 14 - September 19, 2015. Kicking off in celebration of National Science Week, Gingin Shire and its surrounds are hosting the inaugural Gingin Science Festival presented by Act Belong Commit.

Enjoy a Taste of Chittering with a citrus twist on Sunday 23 August, 2015 at the Lower Chittering Hall. FREE entry for wine tasting, market stalls, live entertainment, kids activities and history displays.